Genital Herpes Quiz
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Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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Learn more about Genital herpes
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is genital herpes?
This is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). It causes painful, small blisters over the private parts.
Symptoms of genital herpes
Pain around the vulva or vagina
Pain in the penis
Lump or bump on the penis
Ulcers over the genitals
Swollen lymph nodes, usually small swellings at the neck, armpits, groin and behind the ears
Sores or ulcers of the skin
Groin pain
Pain when passing urine
Questions your doctor may ask to check for genital herpes
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose genital herpes
Do you have pain in your genital area?
Do you have pain in the penis?
Do you feel a lump/lumps on your penis?
Do you have sores or erosion in your private area?
Do you feel your lymph nodes are swollen and enlarged?
Treatment for genital herpes
While there is no cure for genital herpes, antivirals can help to shorten the time needed to recover. This can be given through creams or oral medication.
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Diseases related to Genital herpes
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Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (GP / Family doctor)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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